A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3062225 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3063616 epoch_slot_no: 18016 block_no: 3062082 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2356 time: 2019-09-03 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb5751b90e12ac5a066cee83d1127f913f2179f239314f69a27d0588d970370aBlock Operator
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